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Trip from Flagami, FL to Miami, FL

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

17m

Distance

10.7 mi

17 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 16m ★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Flagami, FL, FL

Flagami, FL

Andy Arthur

city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States

Miami, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Flagami, FL to Miami, FL covers 10.7 miles and takes about 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Dolphin Expressway, Northeast 2nd Avenue, I 395 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7 miles on Dolphin Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.70 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 10.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

17m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 17m highway drive covering 10.7 miles, with most of the trip on Dolphin Expressway and Northeast 2nd Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 7 miles on Dolphin Expressway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dolphin Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Dolphin Expressway and Northeast 2nd Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near SR 826 / Palmetto Expressway.

Driving Effort 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 10.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 17m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (SR 826 / Palmetto Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | SR 826 / Palmetto Expressway

Merge onto SR 826 / Palmetto Expressway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
0.9 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the exit toward SR 836 Toll: Florida's Turnpike, Miami International Airport

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward SR 836 Toll: Florida's Turnpike, Miami I...
7
1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in

Keep slight right at fork toward SR 836 Toll East: Miami International Airport

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward SR 836 Toll East: Miami International Ai...
5
2 mi into trip | ~3m in | SR 836 Toll / Dolphin Expressway

Merge onto SR 836 Toll / Dolphin Expressway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
9.7 mi into trip | ~14m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Northeast 2nd Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward Northeast 2nd Avenue

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Flagami, FL to Miami, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Miami International Airport along the way.

Miami International Airport

0.9 mi in | ~1m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dolphin Expressway 7 mi 9m
Northeast 2nd Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
I 395 0.6 mi <1m
Palmetto Expressway 0.4 mi <1m
Northeast 1st Street 0.2 mi <1m
Southwest 8th Street 0.1 mi <1m
North Miami Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Southwest 74th Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Dolphin Expressway — 7 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flagami, FL and Miami, FL.

1

Start on Alley Way

122 ft · 10 sec · Alley Way
2

Turn left onto Southwest 74th Avenue

144 ft · 6 sec · Southwest 74th Avenue
3

Turn left onto US 41

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Southwest 8th Street
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward SR 826 South
5

Merge onto SR 826

0.4 mi · 34 sec · Palmetto Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward SR 836 Toll: Florida's Turnpike, Miami International Airport Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward SR 836 Toll East: Miami International Airport Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8

Merge onto SR 836 Toll

7.0 mi · 9 min · Dolphin Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on I 395

0.6 mi · 46 sec · I 395
10

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 17 sec
Exit 2B
11

Keep slight right at fork

214 ft · 6 sec
Toward Northeast 2nd Avenue
12

Turn slight right onto Northeast 2nd Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Northeast 2nd Avenue
Use the right lane.
13

Turn right onto Northeast 1st Street

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Northeast 1st Street
14

Turn left onto North Miami Avenue

310 ft · 8 sec · North Miami Avenue
15

Arrive at destination

North Miami Avenue

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.70 one way

$3.41 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $1.85 $3.71
premium $4.72 $1.99 $3.98
diesel $5.61 $2.36 $4.72

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.2 0 $1.12 $0.51
Efficient EV 2.7 0 $0.94 $0.43
EV Truck/SUV 4.3 0 $1.50 $0.68

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Flagami, FL

Night in Flagami on Thursday

Local time

11:02 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Miami, FL

Night in Miami on Thursday

Local time

11:02 PM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

17m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Flagami, FL to Miami, FL covers 10.7 miles and takes about 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dolphin Expressway, Northeast 2nd Avenue, I 395. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.3 miles from Flagami, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.70 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 10.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 17m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (SR 826 / Palmetto Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Flagami, FL to Miami, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Miami International Airport along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Biscayne National Park.

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